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Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park

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Living room with available day bed and trundle
Living room
Dining room facing the street
View of kitchen and dining room
Master bedroom with king size bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Central Park
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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New York, NY
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbus Circle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Murphy Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Murphy Bed

Day bed in living room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park

Rare Brownstone Duplex — Central Park & Lincoln Center at Your Door

This quiet, light-filled apartment sits in a historic brownstone at the entrance to Central Park—on one of the most desirable blocks in New York City. Just steps from Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and the Museum of Natural History, the location is unbeatable.

Inside, the home spans two private floors with separate entrances—offering flexibility, privacy, and comfort for families, professionals, or long-term guests. The apartment is fully furnished, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed with quality in mind.

Features include:

Master bedroom with a Hastens king-sized bed

Upstairs bedroom with Murphy-style bunk bed

Downstairs bedroom with twin bed and additional Murphy twin

Two bathrooms: one with a walk-in shower, one with a bathtub

Fully equipped kitchen

High-speed Wi-Fi

Linens, towels, and cleaning service included

The Neighborhood:
Step outside to everything the Upper West Side is known for: Central Park, Lincoln Center, Whole Foods, Fairway, boutique shopping, destination dining, and effortless subway access (1/2/3 and B/C lines). Families will appreciate nearby playgrounds and camps. Artists and professionals will value proximity to Juilliard, Columbia, and the city’s major cultural venues.
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Available for shorter or extended stays. Please inquire for details.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is an open staircase with no gate.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 424597vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

New York

Located in New York, this apartment is in the city centre. 5th Avenue and Times Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Central Park and Bryant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Radio City Music Hall or Madison Square Garden. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Columbus Circle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • American Museum of Natural History - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Broadway - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • 72 St. Station (Central Park West) - 3 min walk
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 5 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maman - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parm - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magnolia Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ribbon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Mitote - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brownstone Historic Home near Central Park located?

Located in Manhattan, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Central Park and Lincoln Center. American Museum of Natural History and Columbus Circle are also within 15 minutes. 72 St. Station (Central Park West) is only a 3-minute walk and 66 St. - Lincoln Center Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upper west side stay

We greatly enjoyed the location and spaciousness of the property. Excellent spot for exploring Central Park, Lincoln Center, and all the Upper West Side has to offer!
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Dear Madeline, we are so grateful to have wonderful guests like you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Excellent location, beautiful and spacious

Sven and Olga'splace is truly lovely. We had a great time with the kids. It is very spacious and has a lovely dining room for family dinners. The location is unbeatable, half a block from central park, with one of the best playgrounds for kids and literally two subway lines very close by. We really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 49 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! And thanks for leaving the apartment in great condition!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

34 days UWS

Excellent location and fun street! Halloween and the marathon were esp fun. WiFi wasn’t ideal but otherwise, a fabulous stay. Central Park is just steps away as are so many other choices and activities. Super responsive and prepared host.
Stayed 34 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, and One-of-a-Kind!

This was a one-of-a-kind place to stay, being a spacious Brownstone from the late 1800's within a block's walk to Central Park, subway stations, restaurants, grocery stores, and other merchants. Yet it was on a relatively quiet street. Our goal was to stay for a month and "act like residents." We loved this area because it was primarily locals. It exceeded our expectations in many ways.We wanted some extra space, and this apartment offered that.The primary bedroom was in the back and very peaceful. It was the first time we slept in New York City and heard birds chirping in the morning instead of sirens and honking horns. Really, it was that quiet.We did not use any other sleeping spaces - they are mainly pull-down small twin beds in tight spaces that share sleeping / desk space.There were two areas for working - the main level had a nice office off of the dining room with a desk (plus pull-down "bunk" beds if needed), and work desks downstairs (also with twin beds sharing the spaces). Having a wireless printer was helpful. The WiFi connection was shaky at times; however, there were two WiFi boosters that we reset a few times.The kitchen had almost everything that we needed for cooking. The spacious dining room was perhaps our favorite room, as it was so bright with large windows that overlooked the street.This apartment is a personal residence, not a full-time rental property, meaning that guests may find personal items in the kitchen, closets, etc.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Amazing

From a world class location, to the spacious historical architecture, we were blown away. Most of all Svein and Olga are wonderful, gracious hosts. A thousand star rating.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Our family of five stayed in the apartment for two weeks and had a lovely time. The apartment is full of NYC historical architectural charm, the block is terrific, and the location is ideal, half a block from the 69th street entrance to Central Park. The apartment is surrounded by excellent restaurant options, and there’s a terrific wine store two blocks up on Columbus. Magnolia Bakery with its famous cupcakes is on the corner. The check in and communication with the owners was easy and lovely. All around a very nice stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location in the new NYC

Lovely 2nd story brownstone, 1 block from the park, convenient to shops, restaurants, etc. Nice, quieter neighborhood, good for walking. Smooth and efficient communication with property manager, made it all the better. We would repeat the stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in the city.

My family and I enjoyed our time at this location. Close to the park and many restaurants. Walking distance to the Met.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

The property was perfect and exactly what we were looking for as a family of 5 to explore NYC for the weekend. Such a clean and well maintained location, so much room, extremely convenient location and great owners who made the process seamless. Would do it 10 out of 10 times again and will most definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Be in a New York State of Mind

It is difficult to say enough great things about both this apartment and its owner/host. First of all the location is outstanding. Three blocks from the former home of John Lennon. Half a block from Central Park. A short walk to Columbus Circle, Sara Beth's, the Plaza Hotel and shopping of 5th Ave. The apartment itself is splendid. At nearly 2,000 square feet you have plenty of room to move around, which is a real luxury in NYC. The apartment is clean, well maintained and offers just the right balance between oud world charm and new world amenities. As for the hosts, both Svein and Olga are teriffic, from the initial request to book the apartment (which was confirmed within about 15 mins, to the prompt return of our security deposit and everything in between they were both perfect host. Just the right amount of attention without making you feel uncomfortable. WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY IF YOU WANT A WONDERFUL STAY IN NYC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little slice of heaven

I can’t gush enough about how lovely our experience was. This was the icing on the cake of a perfect NYC anniversary trip. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Perfect NYC getaway!

Thanks to Olga and Svein for making the entire process easy with great communication throughout! The location was perfect for exploring New York!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Great space, great location, great owner!

May is a great time to visit NYC, and the upper west side is a great location. We had ample space for 5 adults and the location was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cleo R.

Gorgeous apartment in great location!

We had a wonderful time staying in this lovely apartment. It's hard to find a place for a family of five in Manhattan, but this apartment is really great. The proximity to the park and midtown is super convenient, and of course, being on the upper west side itself is great with kids. Svein was also very responsive and helpful throughout or stay. I can't say enough wonderful things about the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Beautiful, well-maintained apartment

We had a wonderful experience staying in the apartment for about two months. It was well-maintained, beautifully built and very spacious. Olga and Svein were a delight to work with. We would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 71 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Eliza P.

Beautiful apartment in a fantastic location.

We really enjoyed staying here. The location is amazing. The apartment is comfortable and well organized. The owners were great to deal with.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne & Sam K.

Historic Brownstone Lincoln Square NYC

We loved our stay over Thanksgiving holiday at this wonderful brownstone. Svein and Olga made it so easy to check in. The apartment was very spacious and clean. It was so nice to have a washer/dryer in the apt. The neighborhood was so convient to restaurants/transportation. We loved to be so close to Central Park which we took daily walks Thank you again Svein and Olga for allowing us to stay at your NYC gem. We only hope to again have the chance to stay there. The Kleiman's
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

A wonderful Home on the Upper West Side

We recently stayed in this Brownstone since our daughter was dancing in NYC for the week. I must say that renting this place was the best decision that we could have ever made. This Brownstone is not in the crowded and noisy areas like Times Square or even Hells Kitchen. The Brownstone itself is a wonderful place to stay so that you have plenty of space and amenities and not just a hotel room. There was plenty of room for our family of 5 to sleep and to have space to spread out. The kitchen had everything that you could ask for with a nice stove and a sub zero refrigerator. The bathrooms were clean with very nice showers and were very good sized. It was also nice to have a washing machine and dryer on site! All of the beds were comfortable and had their own air conditioners so that we were comfortable when we slept. The neighborhood was amazing to us. Within a 4 block walk you had almost any type of restaurant you could could ask for. We ate Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and burgers without having to walk more than 3 or 4 blocks. There is even a coffee house and Starbucks close by. Central Park is less than a block away and there is a subway a block and a half away that you can catch to get you to midtown in only 3 or 4 stops. It is also a 10 block walk to the Museum of Natural History and even less to Lincoln center. The owners were amazing to work with. They could not have been more helpful or pleasant if they tried. We were given wonderful instructions and helpful hints for groceries and for transportation. We remained in contact with them and they responded quickly to any emails of messages we sent. Our security deposit was returned in a few days after vacating the brownstone! In closing, we loved this place for it's quiet out of the way location, the cleanliness and amenities within the home, the stores and restaurants that were nearby, the ease of which the rental took place, and the amazing owners. I would not think twice about staying there again in the future. In truth I would have a difficult time staying anywhere else!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Wonderful Central Park location!

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay at this property. This brownstone is located within a half block of Central Park and within easy walking distance of the subway. Explore the park, easily walk to the Guggenheim and the Met, or visit the natural history museum - you're not likely to run out of things to do! Many shops and tasty restaurants in this area as well. Trader Joe's is just a few blocks away so we were able to buy food for several meals and save a little money. The New Years Eve fireworks in the park were amazing! We have been treated extremely well by the owners who ensured that we had everything that we needed. The property was just as advertised and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit NYC.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

New York Beauty

Hey Svein & Olga, thank you for opening your warm and welcoming home to our family. We slept well in the warm and comfortable beds and we loved the eclectic touches that gave the apartment its soul. Our kids enjoyed playing in your little fairylight filled garden when we weren't exploring the nearby Central Park and other convenient delights of New York City. I hope we can return one day. Thank you again for your hospitality. Best wishes from The West Family, Western Australia.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William P.

New Year and early Jan in New York

We had an absolutely fantastic time on 82nd West! Apartment is so close to everything you need in the local vicinity. Central Park only 100m, subway just around the corner and great food/drinking places on Columbus and Amsterdam. So easy to get downtown and into good party districts such as Meatpacking and the East and West Villages. Museum of Natural History and the American Historical Society nearby. Plus the USS Intrepid which we were all very impressed by, especially the aircraft (space shuttle soon to come)! The apartment is everything you could hope for. Clean, comfortable and plenty of space. Outside garden perfect for the summer or some fresh air. Svein and Olga excellent for questions about the area and very easy moving in and out of the apartment. Wish we were still back there, epic epic week! Enjoy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 36 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Olga Berg

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I’m a New York-based entrepreneur and world traveler. While I spend more time in Europe and the UK visiting my now-grown kids, I rent out my home when I’m away.
It’s the kind of place that’s almost impossible to find short-term—comfortable, well-located, and designed for people who actually live in New York, not just visit.

Why they chose this property

You won’t find a better location—this is the rare combination of charm and access. Like staying in a British cottage tucked into Manhattan, you’re within walking distance of the city’s most iconic cultural institutions and just a 15-minute train ride to SoHo. It doesn’t get better than this.

What makes this property unique

It’s a true New York home on a real New York block—tree-lined, quiet, with block coffee parties and neighborhood charm. Unlike a sterile rental, this is a lived-in brownstone duplex just steps from Central Park and Lincoln Center—private, spacious, and filled with natural light.

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